Canister With Pyrotechnics Left Near Belarusian Church in Antwerp

Reform.news Editorial Team · 2 November 2026, 09:52

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A petrol canister containing pyrotechnics was left near the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Antwerp on Sunday morning. VRT reported that bomb disposal experts and forensic investigators were called to the scene.

One person was detained shortly afterwards. Their car was seized. Investigators are examining the detained person’s possible involvement in the incident.

The church hosts services of the Belarusian Greek Catholic Church.

“Today, an alarming incident took place near our Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Antwerp, which has already been reported by the Belgian media.

We thank the Lord that everything ended well and no one was hurt!

We sincerely thank the police and all the emergency services for their swift response and concern for people’s safety”, priest Ivan Maiseichyk wrote on Facebook.

According to him, the Sunday liturgy had to be cancelled because of the incident.